All About Our Crocodile Oil Products - Benefits and Uses.
Earth & Thyme makes a range of natural products that use Croc Oil as an ingredient in some of the products. Many of our customers have come back for more and more of the Croc products and I am continually asked to tell new customers about Croc oil and the products that are available. I decided to include this information as a short informative blog for easy reference.
Croc Oil is the only animal derived ingredient which Earth and Thyme uses and promotes. This is because this is a waste product (by product) from the commercial farming of Croc's for the fashion and food industry. Farming is very strictly controlled as this is a "Cites" protected animal. Personally, I really dislike waste and having done some careful research and learnt as much as possible from the scientific research available, I am of the opinion this is an ingredient well worth including into our natural product range.
I have also had personal experience from a family member who has used one of our Croc Serums to treat Basal Cell Carcinoma with the most astounding results. This is not a once off treatment. These lesions come and go and the skin requires continual nourishment and moisturising, but the lesions dry, flake off and do not return. A little scaring occurs but nothing compared to the invasive use of chemo type treatments. The scars fade with the repeated application of the Croc Oil.
I have personally seen how this oil assists with the healing of scars once stitches have been removed and the scars fade and heal really fast.
Last but not least, a customer with really bad psoriasis has had really wonderful results using the Earth & Thyme Croc oil moisturiser/healing cream. We are about to send her another large pot of this cream to use all over her body. Having tried many remedies over many years, she is really excited about the benefits of this oil. The feedback on the Croc oil product has been extremely positive and we hope the condition will continue to improve with continual use.
In summary - Croc oil
- Makes skin softer, brighter and younger looking, containing proven wrinkle reducing properties. It plumps the skin.
- Treats discoloration and pigmentation - lightens the skin
- Repairs Scars and Prevents stretch marks and treats stretch marks during pregnancy.
- Acne, sunburn, cuts and wounds, athlete's foot, burns, cold sores and eczema all respond well to Croc oil.
- Croc oil contains Linoelic Acid so it has anti arthritic properties. It is anti inflammatory, pain reducing and cell regenerating. Good for treating sore muscles and joint pain.
- Helps combat premature aging and wrinkles. ( Contains Oleic Acid which encourages cell regeneration and anti wrinkle)
- Can be used successfully for the treatment of warts, ringworm and dandruff.
We believe this is an additive worth including in our products and a skin care secret well worth sharing.
An example of treating Acne with Croc oil. Day 1 and then Day 7. Croc oil absorbs well and does not block pores. Acne is caused by blocked pores. Croc oil clears acne but also prevents it.
This image is courtesy of Crocosia. This clearly shows some of the uses of Croc oil
Where does Croc oil come from ?
Croc oil is extracted from the fat of a crocodile and only +_ 600 /800 gms of oil is obtained from each croc.
This oil has been used for centuries by traditional healers, including Egyptians, Chinese and Aborigines to reduce pain, assist with joint movement and to treat arthritis. The oil has antibiotic, anti fungal and anti inflammatory properties. It is non greasy and therefore does not clog pores ( non comedogenic) while penetrating the skin deeply. Croc oil is very similar in make up to human skin oil. Research shows this differs only with regard to the percentages of the various ingredients present. Because these are so similar it is seldom allergenic on human skin. Croc oil products are both a beauty and healing product. It appears that the oil stimulates collagen formation and as a result assists with healing fast.
Research has shown that crocs live in harsh dirty water conditions and are often injured by other crocs, yet their wounds heal easily and without infection or sepsis. This is what led to the scientific studies. What is it that ensures that these wounds self heal so successfully ?
Croc Oil is rich in Omega's 3,6 and 9 - saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Also Vitamin E ( antioxidant and healing) and Vitamin A ( skin repair). The oil is both anti fungal and antibacterial. This promotes wound healing. The oil has the ability to regulate the moisture in the skin and prevent water loss deeply moisturising. It also protects against bacterial infections. Research also shows that it counteracts skin discoloration and pigmentation.
Croc oil is edible and can be ingested and can be used as a dietary supplement. This is a very fishy. It is known to improve vitality and benefit HIV patients as it boosts the immune system. Earth & Thyme do not participate in the food side of Croc oil. Our use is purely for healing and beauty.
Earth & Thyme Products
Earth & Thyme offer a Moisturizing Day / Night Cream. This can be used as a normal face moisturiser most successfully but can also be used for healing purposes on scars, wounds and skin conditions like eczema.
Nourishing Oil is a deep healing oil containing Croc oil for use on very cracked heels, elbows or any other very dry damaged skin. It can however be used as an all over body oil for massage.
Soaps: Calendula and Croc ; Black Charcoal and Croc ; Pure unfragranced Soap and Croc. All super healing and moisturising. These are made with Glycerine Soap base.
Other products will be added to the range in time and we will make products on order for specific requirements. We would formulate the product to cater for your specific needs and moderate the % of croc oil accordingly.
We also take on contract manufacturing and will make these products unbranded so that you can add your own label. We would assist with the label wording and ingredients. Products that can be made are included in this graphic below.
We are confident that Croc oil is not a fad or a one year wonder. This really has healing properties and benefits both skin beauty and healing.
We look forward to sharing our products with you. Please visit us at Shop 10 Chelsea Village. Bright Street, Somerset West. Western Cape. If you require any further information please send a Whatsapp to Sue on 0727860365.